Protect your PC from unwanted software

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Sometimes when you install new apps, you might also inadvertently install unwanted software. In some cases, these software will be installed without adequate consent and perform actions that you did not authorize. This software behavior can unexpectedly impact your experience using your PC. These apps might display advertising, modify your browser settings, and install bundled software.

These are some of the common scenarios of unwanted software on your PC:

An app prompts you that it is installing, but theres no obvious way for you to opt out or modify the settings of the installation.

Advertisements display in modified search results pages or websites.

Your browser settings are modified without you doing anything; for example, your home page or shortcuts are changed or plug-ins are installed.

Your web search results or other online activities are monitored for the purpose of displaying certain types of ads to you.